Earth & Moon Review

Why does the surface of the moon appear to be fully lit during a full moon?

• The Earth is between the moon and sun.

• The moon is closer to the sun than on other days.

• The sun is shining on the side of the moon facing Earth.

• The sun is shining on the side of the moon facing away from Earth.

Which explains why the moon is not visible during the new moon phase?

• because it has left its orbital path

• because it is hidden behind the sun

• because it is part of a lunar eclipse

• because it is between the sun and Earth

Which statement best explains the cause of a full moon?

• Earth is more directly aligned between the moon and sun.

• The moon is more directly aligned between the sun and Earth.

• Earth is closer to the moon than at any other time of the month.

• The moon is rotating on its axis as it goes around Earth.

What causes the change in shape of the lit portion of the moon each night?

• the shadow of Earth on the moon

• the moon blocking some of the light from Earth

• the motion of the moon as it goes around Earth

• the motion of Earth as it goes around the moon

On a clear night the moon is not visible, meaning it is a new moon. How soon will the moon be new again?

• about a week later

• about a month later

• about a day later

• about a year later

Which motion causes the phases of the moon?

• revolution of the moon

• rotation of the moon

• rotation of Earth

• revolution of Earth

Why are people unable to see the moon during the new moon phase?

• because the sun is not shining on the moon

• because the moon is too far away from Earth

• because the moon has slowed its revolution around Earth

• because the lighted side of the moon is facing away from Earth

Which statement explains a full moon?

• The whole moon is lit by the sun.

• The moon is between Earth and the sun.

• The entire part of the moon lit by the sun is facing Earth.

• The sunlight reflecting off the moon is absorbed by Earth’s atmosphere.

Why can the moon be seen?

• The moon has active volcanoes.

• The moon is reflecting the sun’s rays

• The moon is surrounded by many stars.

• The moon has energy-producing light.

Last night, Travis observed a new moon. Which moon phase will he observe in the next few nights?

• full moon

• first quarter

• waning crescent

• waxing crescent